Author: Jim Monk

Widespread storm damage, power outages in Steele County

SHARON, N.D. (KVRR) – There’s widespread storm damage being reported across Steele County. Sheriff Wayne Beckman said some of the worst damage appeared to be in Sharon, which took the brunt of the storm overnight, including toppled bins and roofs peeled from buildings. “It’s a mess, especially Sharon,” said Beckman. “Aside from the structural damage and downed trees, we’ve got…

Storms topple trees, power lines in Jamestown

Jamestown storm damage. Courtesy, Steve UrnessJAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) – Severe weather Friday morning caused multiple issues across the city of Jamestown, including the collapse of of an apartment building roof. Several trees and power lines were down. Jamestown residents were being asked to conserve water and limit use of the sanitary sewer system because a power outage caused lift stations…

Fargo police captain leaving to join Moorhead Police Department

FARGO (KVRR) – Another high-ranking member of the Fargo Police Dept. is leaving to take a job in Moorhead. Captain Bill Ahlfeldt is stepping down to become Deputy Chief of the Moorhead Police Department. He’ll be working alongside Police Chief Chris Helmick, who also left Fargo police and joined the force in April. Ahlfeldt began his career with Fargo police…

Police seeking suspect in fatal downtown Fargo shooting

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo police have identified a suspect who is being sought in connection with a downtown shooting Sunday morning that killed one person and injured two others. Police are seeking the public’s help in locating 20-year-old Tyrque Jones. If you see jones, do not approach or attempt to apprehend him. Instead, call police immediately and provide as much…

Update: Two dead, two injured in separate shooting incidents in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Two people are dead and two others were injured in two separate shooting incidents overnight in Fargo. Police were first called downtown to the 50-block of Broadway on a report of gunshots fired shortly before 2:00 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, officers encountered a large crowd of people outside. Due to the size of the crowd, mutual aid…